HifiNews test DS Audio Master 1 – Wederom test Ken Kessler een element van DS Audio, nu de DS Master 1. Zijn oordeel:
“After years of using only MCs, and following a month with Koetsu’s Onyx, the DS Audio Master 1 was a shock because its presentation was so clean and noiseless – even more so than its siblings. It requires the listener to dispel any preconceptions about vinyl. It has speed, detail and space to rival Deccas. The sacrifice for this is a trace of warmth… so wear a cardigan. Believe me: this cartridge is phenomenal.”